Stephanie Kifowit
American politician (born 1971)
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Stephanie Kifowit (born November 2, 1971) is the Illinois state representative for the 84th district, which includes all or parts of Aurora, Boulder Hill, Montgomery, Naperville, and Oswego.[1] Kifowit is a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, a former substitute teacher, and previously served as an alderman in the city of Aurora. She is currently serving on the Healthcare Licensing, Financial Institutions, Intermodal Transportation, General Services Appropriation – Vice Chairman, and Business Growth Committees for the 99th General Assembly.[2]
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Stephanie Kifowit | |
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Kifowit speaking in 2023 | |
| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 84th district | |
| Assumed office January 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Tom Cross (redistricted) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 2, 1971 |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Steve Kifowit |
| Alma mater | Northern Illinois University |
| Profession | Registered Financial Adviser |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  U.S. Marine Corps |
| Rank | .svg){kind=small} Corporal |
Kifowit graduated with a Bachelor of Science in political science and a Masters of Public Administration from Northern Illinois University.[3]
In 2018, Kifowit was appointed to Governor-elect J. B. Pritzker's transition committee on Veterans Affairs.[4]
As of July 3, 2022, Representative Kifowit is a member of the following Illinois House committees:[5]
- Appropriations - General Service Committee (HAPG)
- Income Tax Subcommittee (HREF-INTX)
- (Chairwoman of) Operations Subcommittee (HSGA-OPER)
- (Chairwoman of) Procurement Subcommittee (HSGA-PROC)
- Public Utilities Committee (HPUB)
- Revenue & Finance Committee (HREF)
- (Chairwoman of) State Government Administration Committee (HSGA)
- (Chairwoman of) Veterans' Affairs Committee (HVET)
- Water Subcommittee (HPUB-WATR)
Kifowitz ran for the Democratic nomination for Comptroller in the 2026 election, placing fourth of four candidates based on election night results.[6] It was announced that Kifowit would become the executive director of the Construction Industry Service Corporation, a labor-management organization serving union building trades and contractors.[7]